BENEFIT ACCESS ASSISTANCE | AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR LINCOLNLAND
Helps low-income seniors ages 65 and older or individuals with disabilities apply for reduced-price car registration and free city bus passes through the Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access program (previously known as the Circuit Breaker program).
Helps with the online benefits application and with the required proof of income submission.
Physical Address
2731 South Macarthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62704
Hours
Winter, spring, and fall hours Mon-Fri 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm; Summer hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Mon-Thu 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm, Fri 8 am-12 pm
Fax
(217) 787-6290
Voice
Voice
Website
Application process
Call for information or visit for services
Fee
Call for information
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Open to those who meet the following requirements: -- Must be 65 years of age or older by December 31st of the current year; or -- Must be 16 years of age or older and totally disabled before January 1st of this year -- Must live in Illinois at the time application is filed -- Total income last year must be less than: $33,562 for a 1 person household; or $44,533 for a 2 person household; or $55,500 for a 3 person household
Languages
English
Service area
Logan County, Illinois Morgan County, Illinois Cass County, Illinois Macoupin County, Illinois Christian County, Illinois Montgomery County, Illinois Greene County, Illinois Jersey County, Illinois Sangamon County, Illinois Scott County, Illinois Mason County, Illinois Menard County, Illinois
Agency info
AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR LINCOLNLAND
Area Agency on Aging.